Nexus 7

Just over a year after it took over the 7-inch Android tablet market with the original Nexus 7, Google released an updated version bearing the same name. The so-called "New Nexus 7" or "Nexus 7 (2013)" was again built by ASUS and keeps the same screen size, but picks up improvements across the board.

It had a much higher resolution 1920x1200 display, a quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro processor and 2GB of RAM. The tablet picked up a more premium feel with better material choices and smaller side bezels, and even added a 5MP rear-facing camera. Stereo speakers were also added, giving a more immersive experience for games and video watching.

Even with all of the changes, the Nexus 7 (2013) only bumped up in price $29 to $229 for a 16GB Wifi model. It was officially unveiled at an event in San Francisco on July 24th, 2013 alongside the Chromecast and Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, which was a small jump for the platform that introduced new Google Play Games and a few other refinements. Google later rolled out a 32GB LTE variant for $349 — with the option to include an AT&T or T-Mobile SIM in the box — as well as a 32GB-only and Wifi-only variant with a white back in December of 2013.

The Nexus 7 (2013) was regarded as a value leader, offering better specs, hardware and experience than you could get from any other manufacturer at the same price — even tablets that ASUS sold on its own.

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Google surprised us yesterday with not just a new version of Android, dubbed Android L, but also the announcement of early preview builds to let developers get to grips with the new OS. Today, on the second day of Google I/O, we've finally gotten our hands on the Android L preview for the Nexus 5...

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Preview of next Android version lands alongside SDKs
As promised during the Google I/O keynote yesterday, Google has released developer preview builds for the next version of Android — currently known only as Android "L" — for developers to test on the Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 (2013, Wifi-only). The...

While the spotlight may have shifted to Android 4.4.4 for many Nexus devices, the LTE-enabled version of the Nexus 7 now has its Android 4.4.3 factory image file available. The mobile-enabled versions of Nexus tablets often lag a bit behind the Wifi-only models when it comes to updates (for...

Over-the-air update files now available for multiple devices
Following the recent release of Android 4.4.3 for Nexus devices in factory image form, the first over-the-air updates have started rolling out this morning. So far we've confirmed it's rolling out for the Nexus 7 2013 (Wifi), Nexus 5...

New Android version brings redesigned Phone app along with anticipated bug fixes
In an effort to create a balance in the force, Google has dropped the Android 4.4.3 image for the Nexus 5, Nexus 7 2013 (excluding the LTE version at present), Nexus 7 2012, Nexus 4 and Nexus 10 on their downloads...

Update: T-Mobile has also posted an update page for the LTE Nexus 7, which it identifies as Android 4.4.3, build KTU84L. We're still not seeing the update on any devices.
Here we go again. T-Mobile says Android 4.4.3 is coming to the Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 today. Bugfixes and security enhancements...

Google has greatly expanded the availability of their mobile products. The Nexus 5 smartphone, Nexus 7 tablet, and Chromecast have each added new countries to their lists. The Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 can now be purchased in Norway and Switzerland.
The big winner here, however, are potential...

If you don't mind your gadgets refurbished, head over to Ebay and grab a 16 GB Nexus 7 2013 tablet for $149. Newegg is selling the tablet on Ebay for $50 less than what it is available for on its own store. A brand new 16 GB Nexus 7 2013 Wi-Fi model retails for $229, although you can get one for...

Google is teaming up with Asus to offer a £50 Play Store credit in the UK along with a purchase of the 16 GB Nexus 7 2013. Customers purchasing from a variety of UK retailers like Asda , Carphone Warehouse, Currys, Tesco and Very are eligible to receive the Play Store credit. While this doesn't...

Heads up, folks. You can get a black Nexus 7 2013 — of the 32GB variety — for just $169.99 on eBay today. It's refurbished, which means it's not brand-new. But you can't really beat this price.
You get a 90-day warranty along with it.
The question on the tip of everyone's tongue, however, is...

Google has a slick 25-percent off sale on some Nexus (and a Chromebook) cases going on right now at Google Play.
We saw these go on sale back in January, but if you missed your chance to pick one up you have a second chance. Here's what's on sale:
Nexus 7 Sleeve ($22.49)
Nexus 7 Case ($37.49)...

The 'Bright Red' Nexus 7 Folio is pretty great, except when it tarnishes your Nexus 7
One of Google's official Nexus 7 cases, the Nexus 7 Folio, came out back in December as it started to build up first-party case offerings for the tablet. It set folks back a cool $49, but when I reviewed it I...

20 countries now have access to both of the latest Nexus devices
Along with the expansion of the Chromecast to a handful of new countries and Google Play Music and Movies coming to dozens of new countries, even more people can now also get their hands on the Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 directly from...

Save £50 over buying one from Google Play
A quick heads up for any Brits looking to pick up a 2013 Nexus 7 that Staples has a great deal on right now. The 16GB Wifi-only version is currently available for just £149.99, a £50 saving over buying one direct from Google Play. Better still, you can...

A quick heads up that Verizon's got its LTE-capable Nexus 7 listed at just $49 with a two-year contract. Not necessarily a route we'd recommend at this point, more than halfway through the tablet's cycle (assuming a refresh this year, anyway). But if you've just got to get one and are looking to do...

Plug it in or go wireless, the choice is yours
If you've got a Nexus 7 (2013), then you know what it's like to charge it. You have to do crazy things like plug it in or set it on a tiny little pad to go inductive. Asus knows how much of a hassle this is, so today they announced the Asus Dock...

£15 off list price and a free travel cover at Expansys
If you're a Brit looking to pick up a 32GB WiFi Nexus 7 (2013) at the moment, it's worth pointing your browsers at Expansys. Right now you can snag yourself a £15 discount on the tablet as well as collect a free ASUS Travel Cover in one of...

Android 4.4.2_r2 now ready for flashing and disassembly
If you didn't get the small OTA for the LTE Nexus 7 that went out the other day to enable support for Verizon's 4G network — or if you're the type who likes to tear things apart and see what's changed — Google has now posted a full factory...

Save a few bucks on the first-generation Nexus 7 if you're on a budget
It seems there's always a steady stream of deals for last-generation device, and the Nexus 7 (2012) is up for sale on Woot! today for $149. That's a good price considering this is the 32GB variant, and while there isn't a 3G...

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